Where are you originally from? I am originally from Sydney, Australia - Albury to be exact - but I spent my last 15 years there in Sydney. In which country and city are you living now? Oslo, Norway. Why did you move to Norway? While living in Sydney, I was offered a global position within my company. I was proposed a manager position within my company. This position was a huge step in my professional career. How did you find the transition to Norway? To be honest, it was quite easy. While it can be difficult to adjust to the many procedures and regulations here, things generally follow an order and it becomes quite predictable. Was it easy making friends and meeting people in Oslo when you got there? In Norway you have to put yourself out there, they do not come to you. As we continue to settle in here, we hope to make more friends, both local and expats. What are the best things to do in the Oslo? Oslo is surrounded by sea, mountains and nature. Within the same city you can enjoy city life, go skiing and sailing. This is the genuine part of Oslo. The people are friendly and helpful. We love being able to get outside, breath the fresh air and do something active. What about the cost of living? Norway is expensive, there's no way around it. Everything is at least double the price it would be back home. Alcohol and restaurants are three or four times more expensive. Taxes are high but with those taxes you have a high standard of living. What about the weather? The weather isn't fantastic compared to home, but we do have nice days during summer here, it can get up to 30c, but summers can also be cold and rainy. Winters are cold, snowy with little daylight, but if you learn to enjoy it is fantastic and beautiful. In Norway you really see the difference between the four seasons, and the differences in climate and colours are fantastic. Can you give us three pieces of good advice for a smooth transaction to the Norwegian lifestyle? Learning the language - Norwegians enjoy practicing their English with you but enjoy it even more if you let them know that you would like to practice your Norwegian with them. Get to know the Norwegians – Norwegians have shown themselves to be welcoming in a non-intrusive way. Participating in local happenings will both improve their opinion of you and enrich your stay here. Once they get to know you have friends for life. Learn the language as soon as possible! Enjoy the nature – Join the culture and traditions. Enjoy the nature, the sea, mountains, forests etc. Norway has a wonderful nature and it’s just outside your front door wherever you are.